Lust After Your Partner This Valentine's Day!

If romance has gone out of the window after those wedding bells or post-parenthood, here’s how to usher it right back in. With a strong dose of lust... who says original sin must only be a part of fleeting flings?

Get some us-time: This is the super important couple equivalent of the classic me-time. If you live with your in-laws and/or extended family, make it a point to send them or yourself packing every now and then. As for your li'l ones, dropping them off at a close relative’s/friend’s place every once in a while, and going on a date as you used to during your pre-baby days isn’t too bad an idea. Your close ones will take good care of your kids too, you know.

Sext: There’s nothing like a good racy sext (a sex text message, for the uninitiated) to liven up your day and get those hormones revved up in anticipation of what lies in store. The bolder (but not necessarily the more beautiful) can send spontaneous, suggestive self-shots via MMS.

Private clicks: Taking photographs of each other in the buff can be a delightful turn-on; it’ll get you looking at your partner in a whole nude... um, new way. Of course, don’t leave the gory evidence on a camera/hard drive that can be accessed by the whole world.

Go commando: Pick a day when you’re heading out to a classy restaurant or for a rom-com at the cinema. And ladies, if you feel comfy about losing your bra on a special occasion, do let your girls free. Of course, don’t tell your partner beforehand about the missing lingerie. Let it be a case they’ll discover and solve themselves. It’ll be elementary, my dear Watson.

Naked welcome: What’s better than having the love of your life open the door of your humble abode after you drag your feet back after a tiring work day? The love of your life, in his/her birthday suit! If you do open the door in all your naked glory, don’t forget to hide behind the door to keep inquisitive neighbours dying to sneak a peek at bay. Else, wrap a large towel around yourself and drop it with a flourish once the door’s shut and locked, and watch your partner’s jaw (and clothes) drop too.